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AJ12 HFF

2012 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,956 mi
Last recorded34,956 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,956 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,020 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 11,508 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 11,508 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 7,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 6,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 6,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 5,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 4,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 2,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 1,739 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AJ12 HFF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 HFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ12 HFF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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